Henry Friedlander explores in chilling detail how the Nazi program of secretly exterminating the handicapped and disabled evolved into the systematic destruction of Jews and Gypsies. Tracing the rise of racist and eugenic ideologies in Germany, he describes how the so-called euthanasia of the handicapped provided a practical model for mass murder, thereby initiating the Holocaust
Shoah Memorial Series
This extensive series documents and preserves the memory of the Holocaust. Through testimonies, documents, and historical analyses, it offers deep insights into one of the darkest chapters of human history. Its significance lies in the effort to retain memories, understand the causes and consequences of genocide, and, not least, to serve as a warning for future generations. This work is crucial for understanding and learning from the past.
